Postcode EX32 8LW is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 439.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 439.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from EX32 8LW.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 8LW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rock Park | Large | Walking directions to Rock Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £467,500 | £186 |
| Terraced | 18 | £190,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 11 | £150,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,500 | £135,000 | £171,000 |
| 2017 | £129,750 | £160,250 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £133,000 | £197,500 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £161,000 | £163,000 |
| 2020 | £123,000 | £256,500 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £145,000 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £155,000 | £167,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £150,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £158,000 | £239,250 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £467,500 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £141,000 | — | £192,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £144 | £151 |
| 2017 | £232 | £241 | £172 |
| 2018 | £193 | £161 | £160 |
| 2019 | £213 | £180 | £163 |
| 2020 | £200 | £235 | £178 |
| 2021 | £226 | £214 | £182 |
| 2022 | £249 | £282 | £210 |
| 2023 | £257 | £250 | £172 |
| 2024 | £214 | £297 | £176 |
| 2025 | £248 | £186 | £194 |
| 2026 | £210 | — | £206 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8LW.
In the EX32 8LW postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX32 8LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Syed Jusef
Barnstaple Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX32 8LW records about 439 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EX32 8LW in Barnstaple Central is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to EX32 8LW, including Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good), Yeo Valley Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX32 8LW is Barnstaple, about 572 m away.
EX32 8LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 8LW is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.